What's your earliest memory?

[Monica]

(we're not physically capable of remembering younger than 2-3 because the brain is not sufficiently developed for our memory capabilities to work). It is possible that these events did happen and did not happen.

So the utility of early memories may be in the archetypal information that you may elicit from them, and that may be used to deepen your understanding about self in this current moment. Kinda like a chapter in your self- mythology

Respectfully, I know it is possible to remember from an earlier age, because my son did. When he was 3, he recounted to me his memories of being in the hospital. It was most definitely not just 'archetypal memories' because he remembered very clear details.

It also wasn't regurgitating details he'd heard us talking about, because he told his story from his perspective, using terms that we didn't use, but based on his limited understanding.

They were most definitely genuine memories.

I acknowledge that this is exceedingly rare, but it happened! I speculated that it was probably because of all the bluegreen algae (brainfood) I consumed during pregnancy.